The Story of Doctor Dolittle · Character
Ermintrude
The queen of the Jolliginki who helps Polynesia escape from the king.
minor
Also known as Queen, Queen Ermintrude
First appearance: VI: Polynesia and the King
Ermintrude's tie to Doctor Dolittle is one of the pressures that moves The Story of Doctor Dolittle—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Queen of Jolliginki; sees Polynesia escaping and reveals the trick to the King.
Ermintrude first appears in 0007 vi polynesia and the king.
With Doctor Dolittle (social): Doctor Dolittle meets Princess Ermintrude briefly in the context of the Jolliginki conflict.
In VI: Polynesia and the King: Queen of Jolliginki; sees Polynesia escaping and reveals the trick to the King.
Later, in VII: The Bridge of Apes: Is forced to help search, gets tired and suggests giving up the search at dawn.
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Relationship types
- Social
- Other
Character groups
- Antagonists and Obstacles
- Animal Companions and Allies
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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